Filadelfie Administration Building, Prague, Czech Republic
The structural work for the Filadelfie building complex in Prague with its interesting ground plan is very close to completion. With the help of the PERI formwork solution, the 17-floor multi-storey building – constructed in the form of a four-blade propeller – will shortly be finished. The MULTIFLEX slab formwork system, in particular, showed itself to be extremely flexible and adaptable for forming the curved upper and massive basement slabs. Comprehensive...
Marni Boutique’s Interior at the Crystals, Las Vegas
Sybarite’s design for the Marni flagship at the Crystals in Las Vegas was inspired by the image of a cracking whip, seemingly suspended in mid-air as it unfurls. Defining the perimeter, this sinuous ‘lasso’ of stainless steel encircles the boutique, providing hanging space for the RTW collection. At one end it is anchored by the cash and wrap desk, and at the other it morphs into a sculptural wall inset with fibreglass shoe displays. Painted...
Artist Jenness Cortez Exhibits Contemporary American Realism Paintings
Following last year’s spectacular, sold-out show, DeBruyne Fine Art will host their ninth solo exhibition by artist Jenness Cortez. “Homage to the Creative Spirit,” on view January 28 through March 31, 2010, presents a captivating selection of Cortez’s most recent contemporary American realism paintings. For centuries artists have been challenging their intellect and skills by paying homage to the painters who preceded them. In her new work,...
Kremlin Concert Hall Reconstruction by OTASH / OTAKO Studio
The Palace was built in 1961, under Nikita Khruschev, as a modern arena for Communist Party congresses and conferences, performances and concerts. Preserving the tradition of a single palace ensemble, the architects connected the new building with the Grand Kremlin Palace by a passageway with a small Winter Garden and a suspended glass passageway leading to the Patriarch’s Palace. In 1992, the Palace of Congresses was renamed the Kremlin’s State...
In Weekly Cycles: Apartment Walls and Slabs in Fair-faced Concrete Quality
GRIDFLEX, the aluminium grid slab formwork system from PERI, once again showed its numerous advantages during its initial use in Brazil. Within a very short period of time, it has been possible to construct the floor slabs of the MaxHaus Morumbi residential complex with even, ready to-be-painted ceiling surfaces. Modern living in a rectangular form In São Paulo´s Morumbi district, 128 modern apartments are currently being constructed, spread across...
Czajka sewage plant, Warsaw, Poland. Short construction period and high level of safety
The large-scale sewage treatment plant Czajka, situated to the north-east of Warsaw, is scheduled to be finished in December 2010 – and this after only a two-year construction period. With a cleaning capacity of almost 450, 000 cubic metres per day, designed for the equivalent of two million inhabitants, it will be the largest waste-water facility in Poland. Together with the Warbud construction company, PERI´s Polish engineers developed a cost-effective...
Hexis Wall Graphics Vinyl
Hexis, the manufacturer of self-adhesive vinyl with headquarters in France, announces the launch of a new printable cast vinyl film for wall graphics. The VCSR100WG1 is designed for direct application onto brick, concrete or plaster walls. The compound is made of a highly conformable 50µm vinyl and it carries a high tack adhesive to ensure perfect adhesion on such irregular surfaces. The VCSR100WG1 can be stuck directly on brick walls and will achieve...
Loloma 5 Live / Work by Will Bruder Architects
Loloma 5 – A completely modern Live/Work solution at a new level of urban experience and architectural design. Showcasing a fabulous palette of materials designed and conceived by Architect Will Bruder. Every unit offers commercial office space, 2 bedrooms, roof terrace, and a view patio aligned with Camelback Mountain. This was the first development in the Loloma Arts District which offers easy access to the very best of historic downtown Scottsdale,...
Wall Graphics Vinyl from Hexis
Hexis, announces the launch of a new printable cast vinyl film for wall graphics. The VCSR100WG1 is designed for direct application onto brick, concrete or plaster walls. The compound is made of a highly conformable 50µm vinyl and it carries a high tack adhesive to ensure perfect adhesion on such irregular surfaces. The VCSR100WG1 can be stuck directly on brick walls and will achieve the most stunning visual effects. Hence virtually any indoor or...
Al Hamra Tower, Kuwait City
With the building´s structure elegantly wrapped in a cloak-like glass facade, the Al Hamra Tower on the Persian Gulf creates the vision of a highly visible sculpture, rising to an impressive height of 412 metres. As construction progress steadily continues, it becomes clear that the Al Hamra Tower is not only a multi-storey building with a remarkable height but also that a new landmark is being developed through its very distinctive design. After...
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